Performance / Tour News

Po'jazz Presents Bushwacked Nov 15th at Cornelia St Caf 6 - 8 PM

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
November 7, 2007

CORNELIA STREET CAFE 29 Cornelia Street, NYC, New York 212-989-9319 between West 4th and Bleecker Sts, Greenwich Village 1 Subway to Sheridan Square; A, C, E, B, D, V, F to West 4th St. GOLDA SOLOMON “The Medicine Woman of Jazz" with PO'JAZZ presents BUSHWACKED - A SPOKEN OPERA Written and Conceived by Mark Whitecage Downstairs at The Cornelia Street Cafe THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15th, 2007, 6 ...

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Michael Camacho Quartet the Gallery Bar and Cognac Room at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel Saturday Nov.10th 8:30 - 12:30

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
November 7, 2007

SATURDAY NOV. 10TH MICHAEL CAMACHO QUARTET THE GALLERY BAR AND COGNAC ROOM AT THE MILENNIUM BILTMORE HOTEL 8:30 - 12:30 506 S. GRAND AVE. LOS ANGELES, CA 213-624-1011 NO COVER

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Michael Camacho Just For You (New Found Records)

Michael Camacho - Vocals, Tim Regusis - Piano, Francois Moutin - Bass, Randy Napoleon - Guitar, Darryl Pellegrini; and Marcello Pelliteri (Just for You) - Drums, ...

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"Bending Towards the Light... a Jazz Nativity" Swings into Birdland, December 23, 24, 25

Source: All About Jazz
November 6, 2007

A JOYFUL CELEBRATION OF THE CHRISTMAS STORY FOR JAZZ FANS AND THE ENTIRE FAMILY New York, NY -- BENDING TOWARDS THE LIGHT... A JAZZ NATIVITY, the joyful musical holiday show that warms the hearts of families of all faiths, swings into Birdland (315 West 44th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues) for five performances beginning Sunday, December 23rd. A colorful presentation that delights children as well as jazz fans, the JAZZ NATIVITY boasts an all-star band featuring Latin ...

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Kimmel Center's Mellon Jazz up Close Series "Goes Global" with the Debut of Japan's Triumphant Jazz Trumpeter Tiger Okoshi and His Band November 17

Source: Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
November 6, 2007

Classic American jazz standards take on new meaning with the debut of Japanese trumpeter Toru “Tiger" Okoshi and his Band's performance in Perelman Theater on Saturday, November 17, 2007 at 7:30pm. Okoshi first gained national exposure playing with the Gary Burton Quartet in 1978, followed by various collaborations including George Russell's Living Time Orchestra in the early 1990's and a recording with Bob Moses. A transmigrant who settled in the United States, Okoshi sold his airline ticket during a visit ...

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Charmaine Clamor in Concert Seattle Asian Art Museum December 29, 2007

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
November 6, 2007

Charmaine in Concert Seattle Asian Art Museum 1400 E Prospect St Seattle, WA 98112 Call:(206) 654-3100 December 29, 2007 3PM Museum opens at 9AM Cover: $30 Jazzipino in the Pacific Northwest, with Seattle's Top Filipino Jazz Pianist Charmaine Clamor. vocals Victor Noriega, piano Gary Wicks, bass Chris Icanasio, drums Gustavo Garcia, percussion New CD Charmaine Clamor Flippin' Out ...

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Stan Harrison Hits Road with They Might Be Giants & Duran Duran

Source: Seth Cohen PR
November 6, 2007

Praise Follows Harrison, as He Hits the Road with They Might Be Giants Dates with Duran Duran Added to Itinerary “...what drives Harrison to play iconic parts in songs by the likes of David Bowie and Radiohead also drives him to write and record his own songs..." Stan Harrison's New CD The Optimist is an Upbeat Mix of Jazz, Classical, Pop and World Music Rock/jazz saxophonist Stan Harrison has spent years performing with some of the most respected artists and ...

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Jazz in Progress/Monk in Motion - The Next Face of Jazz

Source: Jason Byrne, Red Cat Publicity
November 6, 2007

The Tribeca Performing Arts Center Borough of Manhattan Community College Presents: Jazz In Progress/Monk In Motion - The Next Face Of Jazz Presenting, In Concert, The Top Three Finalists In The 2007 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Trumpet Competition: Jean Caze (2nd place) - November 26 Ambrose Akinmusire (winner) - December 10 Michael Rodriguez (3rd place) - December 17 (Fall/Winter, 2007) The Tribeca Performing Arts Center, in partnership with the Thelonious Monk Institute, ...

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Firehouse 12 to Present the Billy Bang Quartet November 9th

Source: Improvised Communications
November 6, 2007

Firehouse 12's third annual 2007 Fall Jazz Series continues on Friday, November 9th with a two-set performance by the Billy Bang Quartet. Known as “one of the most expressive voices in jazz today" (Thomas Conrad, JazzTimes), Bang, who turned 60 in September, is touring in support of his two latest releases, A Prayer For Peace (Tum Records) and Above and Beyond (Justin Time). His quartet will feature pianist Andrew Bemkey, bassist Todd Nicholson and drummer Zen Matsurra.

“Few musicians in ...

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